Data Analyst (Junior Level)

Data Analyst (Junior Level)

Your new company

My client requires a data analyst with 2+ years experience to support workforce planning, financial insight, and organisational reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and operational teams.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, commercially minded, and a clear communicator who can confidently explain both what the data shows and how it was produced.


Your new role

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting models
  • Build and manage robust P&L and financial reporting templates
  • Analyse large and complex datasets to support strategic and operational decision‑making
  • Design clear, intuitive Excel-based dashboards and reporting tools
  • Leverage Power Query and Power Pivot to automate, transform, and optimise data workflows
  • Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver insights in a concise, practical format
  • Clearly articulate analytical processes, assumptions, and outcomes to both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported data

What you'll need to succeed

Technical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including:
    • Power Query (data extraction, transformation, and automation)
    • Power Pivot (data modelling, DAX, and performance optimisation)
  • Strong capability working with large datasets
  • Experience building reusable forecasting, budgeting, and scenario-planning templates
Domain Expertise
  • Workforce planning and workforce analytics
  • P&L management and financial reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Experience supporting decision‑making within complex organisations
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
  • Calm, confident, and “savvy” approach to problem-solving
  • Highly articulate, able to clearly explain methodology, insights, and recommendations
  • Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
  • Organised, methodical, and detail‑oriented
  • Pragmatic and solutions‑focused with strong commercial awareness
Experience
  • Proven track record working in large or complex organisations
  • Demonstrated experience delivering high‑quality insights under time constraints
  • Ability to quickly understand new business contexts, systems, and datasets

What you'll get in return

  • A 6‑month contract within a complex and interesting organisation
  • Competitive day rate
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful, business-critical data and reporting initiatives
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Data & Advanced Analytics
Ref:
2992473

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Philip Beacom, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

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